Lubomír Kaválek

Czech-American chess player
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Lubomír Kaválek

Summary

Lubomír Kaválek is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1943[3]. He died in Reston[4]. He died on January 18, 2021[5]. He worked as a chess player[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Prague[2], Lubomír Kaválek…
  • Lubomír Kaválek died in Reston[4].
  • Lubomír Kaválek was born on August 9, 1943[3].
  • Lubomír Kaválek died on January 18, 2021[5].
  • Lubomír Kaválek held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Lubomír Kaválek held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[10].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's professions included chess player[6].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's professions included journalist[7].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's field of work was chess[11].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's field of work was chess tournament[12].
  • Lubomír Kaválek was educated at George Washington University[13].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's education included a stint at Charles University[14].
  • Lubomír Kaválek received the Egon Erwin Kisch Award[15].
  • Lubomír Kaválek is recorded as male[16].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's Commons category is recorded as Lubomir Kavalek[18].
  • The cause of death was cancer[19].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's sport is recorded as chess[20].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's given name is recorded as Lubomir[21].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2550'}[22].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2555'}[23].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2565'}[24].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2625'}[25].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2555'}[26].
  • Lubomír Kaválek's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2540'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Prague[2], Lubomír Kaválek… he was born on August 9, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at George Washington University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30] and Charles University[14], a public university[31], in Czech Republic[32], founded in 1348[33], headquartered in Prague[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6] and journalist[7]. Fields of work include chess[11], a board game[35], founded in 0601[36] and chess tournament[12].

Recognition

Lubomír Kaválek received the Egon Erwin Kisch Award[15].

Death and Burial

Lubomír Kaválek died on January 18, 2021[5]. He died in Reston[4]. The cause of death was cancer[19].

Why It Matters

Lubomír Kaválek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Lubomír Kaválek born?

Born in Prague[2], Lubomír Kaválek…

Where did Lubomír Kaválek die?

Lubomír Kaválek passed away in Reston[4].

What did Lubomír Kaválek do for work?

Lubomír Kaválek worked as chess player[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Lubomír Kaválek go to school?

Lubomír Kaválek was educated at George Washington University[13] and Charles University[14].

What awards did Lubomír Kaválek receive?

Honors received include Egon Erwin Kisch Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . klubliteraturyfaktu.cz. Retrieved . klubliteraturyfaktu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . lidovky.cz. Retrieved . lidovky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . lidovky.cz. Retrieved . lidovky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at George Washington University, Charles University
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